Fossil Review, Is Fossil Non-Toxic?
Fossil averages 84 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 20 Fossil products graded as of November 2026, and 19 of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
Fossil grades Excellent on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
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- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
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Does Fossil have PFAS, by category
Which Fossil products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- stainless steel band, knurled/brushed finish
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Nickel leaching from stainless steel alloy. Stainless steel contains nickel as part of its…
- Stainless steel bracelet, no coating disclosed
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Nickel leaching and contact dermatitis. Stainless steel contains 8-12 percent nickel as an alloy component.…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- silicone elastomer
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Polymer degradation and leaching during wear. Silicone can shed oligomers (short-chain fragments) with…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Canvas textile
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Canvas often receives formaldehyde-based sizing or wrinkle-resistance finishes during…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Stainless steel bracelet with leather strap
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Chromium residue from leather tanning. Leather straps may contain residual chromium salts from tanning, but…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- silicone elastomer
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Low-molecular-weight siloxane leaching. Residual cyclic siloxanes (D4, D5) can exist in raw silicone but…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Leather (LiteHide, tanned)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Chromium residue (if chrome-tanned). Chromium salts are a standard tanning agent; residual chromium (III) on…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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Fossil
Women's Black History Month Limited Edition Silicone Band for Apple Watch
- silicone elastomer band
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Azo dyes in synthetic colorants. Black dyes used in limited-edition colorways may include azo-based pigments…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- stainless steel, glass, enamel coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Nickel leaching from stainless steel. Austenitic stainless steel (300-series) contains trace nickel…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Leather and stainless steel watch straps
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Chromium and chrome tanning residues in leather. Leather tanning typically employs chromium (III), which is…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Stainless steel case, mineral crystal, leather/synthetic strap
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Synthetic strap off-gassing and plasticizer leaching. Polyurethane or PVC-based synthetic straps can emit low…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Stainless steel case, mineral or hardened glass crystal, leather or fabric strap
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Chromium in leather tanning residues. If the Stella uses a leather strap, chromium(III) salts from tanning…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Silicone band, primary composition
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Uncrosslinked oligomers and processing residues. Low-quality silicone bands may contain leachable short-chain…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Silicone band with polyurethane-based
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Skin contact allergen from silicone additives. Silicone bands may contain trace curing agents or colorants…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Stainless steel
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Nickel leaching (from stainless steel alloy). Stainless steel bands can release trace nickel ions, especially…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Stainless steel case, resin band
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Resin band degradation and sweat accumulation. Resin bands are prone to hardening, cracking, and retaining…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Stainless steel case, polymer band
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Nickel leaching from stainless steel case. Stainless steel contains nickel as a key alloy component. Nickel…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Stainless steel case
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Nickel dermal sensitization from stainless steel contact. Stainless steel contains 8-12% nickel by…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Stainless steel case, plastic band, glass screen
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastics. Polyurethane or elastomer watch straps can develop surface cracks and brittleness over 1-3…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Which Fossil products contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
- Stainless steel case, cork accents, unspecified touchscreen coating and water-resistant treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Waterproofing and water-resistant coating composition. Fossil does not disclose whether the water-resistant…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- titanium, stainless steel, sapphire crystal
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Band material variability
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Smart Ring 3 Silver / 9#19.1mm / Standard with 1 Charging Case
- Titanium alloy, sapphire crystal, stainless steel
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Nickel leaching (from stainless steel components)
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Smart Ring Titan Rose Golden / 11#20.6mm
- Titanium alloy body with ceramic crown
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Nickel leaching from alloy components
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Stainless steel, magnetic closure
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Nickel leaching from stainless steel
- Stainless steel band, magnetic closure
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Nickel leaching from stainless steel
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- food-grade silicone
- Microplastic shedding
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Fossil and PFAS, common questions
- Does Fossil have PFAS?
- Fossil averages 84 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 20 Fossil products graded as of November 2026, and 19 of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Fossil non-toxic?
- Fossil Men's Machine Knurled Stainless Steel Band Ring is the highest-graded Fossil product we have scored, at 95/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Fossil products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Fossil products we have scored are Fossil Men's Machine Knurled Stainless Steel Band Ring, Fossil Sport Stainless Steel Bracelet, Fossil Men's 22mm Silicone Watch Strap. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Fossil products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Fossil products we have scored are Fossil Men's Gen 6 44mm Stainless Steel and Cork Touchscreen Smart Watch, Stainless steel, Camo (Model, FT. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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